Anna Amador
Decatur, TX 76234 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Learning Ladder
- licensed capacity
- 90
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2020
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About
About Learning Ladder
Learning Ladder is a licensed child care center in Decatur, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 31, 2020, for up to 90 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, pre-k and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, pre-k and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star |
| More | Founded 2003 |
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Learning Ladder has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wise County has a median price of $191 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$159
Home daycare$146
State record
Inspection reports for Learning Ladder
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2020
- License number
- #1708769
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 19, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safety and hazards 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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See all 13 visits
- Sep 19, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Feb 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“One child is missing their health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2026
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“One staff is missing their notarized affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2026
Apr 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The loose-fill on the PreK playground was not 6 inches deep and was not maintained.”
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2025
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child was missing their immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2025
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Not all of the electrical outlets were covered in the PreK 1 & 2 rooms. This was corrected at inspection when the direcotr covered the plugs.”
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- May 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The emergency preparedness plan provided by the operation was not complete.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2023
- Jul 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
- May 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 22, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“Supervision was found to be insufficient during outdoor time.”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Learning Ladder
Is Learning Ladder licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 31, 2020.
When was Learning Ladder last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Learning Ladder had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 5 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Learning Ladder care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Learning Ladder accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Learning Ladder's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Learning Ladder cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 489-8673 to ask.
What is Learning Ladder's phone number?
(817) 489-8673.
Where is Learning Ladder?
403 S Hill St, Decatur, TX 76234. The nearest other daycare we list is Wise Owls Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.